This automation scenario allows you to connect Slack and Accelo
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
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Slack and Accelo can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Slack
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Then this action happens in Accelo
Starts a new timer.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Start your Accelo timers for new Slack channel messages.
Part I
First, we need to connect Slack and Accelo to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
Connect Accelo to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Accelo account, using Accelo credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Slack
Choose the following trigger: New Message Posted to Channel (Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.).
Then set up an Action for Accelo
Choose this action: Create Timer (Starts a new timer.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Slack and Accelo.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Start your Accelo timers for new Slack channel messages!
New message in channels (instant)
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
Triggers when you save a message.
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
Creates a new contact or updates a contact if it already exists.
Creates a new request. If the request's contact does not exist, a new one will be created for you.
Creates a new sale. If the sale's contact does not exist, a new one will be created for you.
Starts a new timer.
Pauses any active timers.
Lookup a webhook's resource.
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